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Brad Pretty

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    The Arts January 18, 2019 January 18, 2019

    Local Album of the Month: Jon Hynes’ Cardinal Giant

    It’s a top-notch effort from a top-notch artist.

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    The Arts November 7, 2018 November 7, 2018

    Album Review: Cicerone’s Caterpillar Diesel Launching Saturday Night

    It’s the ultimate car album, built for settling in and singing along.

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    Music, The Arts October 3, 2018 October 3, 2018

    Album Review: Kira Sheppard’s The Hollow Earth

    There’s something otherworldly about a slightly psyched out folk album centered around a harp.

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    The Arts September 20, 2018 September 19, 2018

    Album Review: Black Market Hard Tack by Black Market Hard tack

    It’s a monument to creativity – another instance where some of the most innovative and unique work in St. John’s is being crafted on the fringes of the music scene.

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    The Arts September 8, 2018 September 8, 2018

    Paul Brace’s Liars & Actors “An 8-song Attempt to Find Peace Amidst a Storm”

    Full of uptempo, poppy anthems that vibrate between the early 80’s and alt-rock 90s, the majority of Paul Brace’s Liars and Actors doesn’t tonally…

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    Latest Posts:, Music, The Arts July 8, 2018 July 8, 2018

    Album Review: Songs from the Stars, by Single Tear

    What seems to be a slightly more cautious and intentional approach brings Single Tear’s Sounds From the Stars out from underneath J King’s previous body of work with the critical darling Family Video.

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    Archives, Music, The Arts May 22, 2018 May 22, 2018

    A Fun Time By The C-FAs: Lawnya Vawnya Underdogs

    Once again the clock strikes Lawnya Vawyna. A long weekend of artful merriment that’s become not only a tradition for St. John’s musicians, artists, and fans, but also a growing staple that puts a tight-knit scene under the lens of the whole country.

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    Latest Posts:, Music, The Arts April 23, 2018 September 8, 2018

    Album Review: Roundelay’s There Just Might Be Enough Time

    This is no addendum to a published book; no PS on a letter. This is a full-bodied sequel to one of the best, most innovative rock bands St. John’s has ever seen. It only took 8 years.

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    Music, The Arts March 11, 2018 April 1, 2018

    Album Review: Steve Haley’s Heat Vision

    It’s earthy, bright, and present. Best of all, it’s friendly. A nice listen.

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    Archives, Latest Posts:, Music, The Arts January 5, 2018 February 15, 2018

    Steve Maloney’s The Memory Game Wins Our Borealis Music Prize

    The Overcast’s Borealis Music Prize is a $1,000 award for the best album out of Newfoundland & Labrador every year. It was sponsored this year by Posie Row & Co.

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    Archives, Music, Reviews, The Arts November 17, 2017 February 15, 2018

    Rube & Rake’s “Back and Forth” Pushes Forward

    Catch their album release Saturday night, 7:30pm, at The Ship (with special guest Katie Baggs)

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    Music, Reviews, The Arts November 9, 2017 February 7, 2018

    Album Review: Scott Royle’s Tennis Elbow

    Tennis Elbow enlists a regiment of St. John’s talent to deliver Royle’s most detailed and weighty package yet.

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